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  Odaro Omonuwa

  UPDATED /// AVOID AVOID AVOID. A lot to say about this driving school. And it's not anything good unfortunately. Driving instructor was obnoxious and didn't make me feel comfortable in the car. In terms of his teaching ability he was only just short of useless in my honest opinion, teaching me about 4 lessons worth of material over the space of 16 lessons, making a conscious effort to needlessly stretch it out and make excuses as to why I couldn't move on just yet. Had a habit of asking irritating questions as opposed to just informing me of the relevant and answer and thus teaching me the content, which just made me more frustrated and feel like even more of my time was being wasted. Regularly finished lessons 5 minutes early, over the amount of lessons I did it adds up to about 40 minutes or so, which is almost a full session. Spent a lot more time on his phone than I felt was acceptable. This would be excusable if it wasn't it wasn't in addition to the other issues because it ultimately just makes all the aforementioned problems seem even worse. Ended up just not responding to his texts (he only sent me two, clearly not that bothered because he's milked me for all the money he cares about) because the feeling of being messed about/clearly being taken advantage of was infuriating and has just demotivated me completely. As it stands I won't be able to resume lessons (with another driving school of course) until next year. Huge waste of over £300 and also my time, which I could have spent dedicated to more productive things. If I could give 0 star reviews on Google I would, because this school honestly deserves it based on my own experience. So I enquired recently in regards to some lessons I had still paid for with this driving school, as to whether or not I was still entitled to those lessons, or whether or not I could get a refund. I also explained the nature of the situation as to why I was making this enquiry (my terrible experience etc.) and was given a fairly pathetic answer. Apparently I'm not entitled to a refund because it's been 6 months since I had contact with my driving instructor. The person on the phone made no attempt to address the context of scenario and seem rather callous in regards to it all. Not only is this a fairly abritrary duration of time, it's not even stated anywhere on the website (at least not that I can find. If it is, it isn't in a sensible place, such as their terms and conditions, or the price list for their lessons on offer). It's also worth noting the lessons I wanted a refund for should not have even been offered to me in the first place. I originally booked out 6 lessons for £59, 3 would be regular lessons, 3 would be reserved for use before my test date. These were the first type of lesson I was offered upon stepping in to the car with my driving instructor. On the website however, it states this: "6 Lessons for £59 3 hours taken at the beginning of tuition and the other 3 are saved towards the practical test date. Pupils must take at least 10 lessons in total to qualify for this offer". Apparently it's proffessional for their driving instructors not to be aware of what offers they should and shouldn't be offering, and then I can't even get a refund for being sold something I shoudln't even be able to purchase, based on what they've put on their website! An absolute joke of a business and would advise it is completely avoided 100%. Still miffed I can't give 0 or negative stars on Google Reviews yet. EDIT: Five years later, but I'm still going to add this ammendment regardless. Recently I became aware that using your phone whilst superivising a learner driver is actually illegal and was also illegal at the time I was using the instructor mentioned in this review. So not only is he incompetent and insufferable but he's also a criminal.

  28-09-2022
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  ANASTASIA MCCARTHY

  Instructor Ash is outstanding. I can't praise him enough. He is patient, professional, very experienced and a great teacher! My daughter just graduated as a doctor and needed an instructor who could work round her hectic schedule. Ash is so understanding and cares about his stuents. Thank you Ash

  28-05-2022
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  HVBZ Craciunescu

  Thank you so much to ferhad who is an amazing instructor and made me feel comfortable on every lesson, I cant thank him enough for helping me to pass my test! Brilliant guy, I would a million percent recommend ferhad ! Thank you again :D

  28-05-2022
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  jacinter nyamitara

  My instructor Ibby is the best. He is very patient. I am definitely recommending him to anyone I know who wants to learn how to drive.

  28-05-2020
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  Benjamin Randall

  Awful company. Save yourself time and money and go somewhere else.

  28-05-2020
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  Jason Hazeldine

  Very good my driving instructor is friendly and has the time to help

  28-05-2019
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  aka angel

  A big thank you to my driving instructor Kevin Hopps! He was brilliant, very patient and really helped build my confidence with driving. Would definitely recommend him and the driving school to anyone wanting to learn to drive :)

  28-05-2019
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  Graham Smith

  Kevin Hopps was a great, easy-going and patient instructor. Lessons were always enjoyable, constructive and I looked forward to every one! I wasn't always confident, but Kev took his time to cover the aspects of driving I struggled with, putting appropriate faith in my ability, he was never controlling. I am going to miss his lessons for now but hope to return for motorway lessons with him at some stage! Thanks Kev!

  28-05-2019
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  Tad Kadete

  Enjoyed my time whilst learning to drive with Amaar and I my theory and practical both first time, so was satisfied.

  28-05-2019
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  Noemi Andella

  28-05-2019